A team of assessors from the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) will arrive to the City of San Luis, Arizona, on March 18th, 2025, to examine all aspects of the San Luis Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, San Luis Police Chief Nigel Reynoso announced today.
“Verification by the ALEAP team that the San Luis Police Department meets the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Chief Reynoso said.
As part of this final On-Site Assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the Assessment Team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 928-510-8897 on March 18th, 2025, between the hours of 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm. Email comments can be sent to SLPD Accreditation Manager Nancy Juarez at [email protected].
Telephone comments are limited to five (5) minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the Commission’s standards. A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the San Luis Police Department located at 1030 E. Union Street. Police Captain Larry Jones from the Page Police Department and retired Deputy Chief Evan Kunert are assigned to take calls during that time and are assigned ALEAP assessors.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the San Luis Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Manager at [email protected] or write to the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program at 75 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, Arizona, 48296. The San Luis Police Department must comply with over 174 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Reynoso indicated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”
Accreditation is valid for a four-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under, which it was initially accredited. The Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) is the accrediting agency in the State of Arizona. For more information regarding the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, please visit www.azchiefsofpolice.org.
Information Released By: Lieutenant Emmanuel Botello
